Netflix Sony FX3 Camera Guide Released


Sony FX3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Netflix released a camera guide for the Sony FX3 which means the camera is officially approved for producing content for Netflix. Even if you do not plan to produce content for Netflix, the camera guide might be useful to better understand content quality standards, so take a look if you’re into video production.

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New Tamron 24-105mm f/4 and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Patents Found


Patents for the Tamron 24-105mm f/4 and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 have been found, and you can read about them below:

Overview

  • [Public number] P2022111228
  • [Title of Invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Application Date] 2022-06-07
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000133227
    [Name] Tamron Co. , Ltd.
  • Kind Code: A1 An object of the present invention is to provide a standard zoom lens with high optical performance while reducing the weight of a focus group, and an imaging apparatus equipped with the zoom lens.
  • 2. Description of the Related Art
    Imaging devices using solid-state imaging devices such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, single-lens reflex cameras, and single-lens mirrorless cameras have been widely used. An imaging lens called a standard zoom lens is widely used in these imaging apparatuses. A standard zoom lens generally refers to a zoom lens whose zoom range includes a focal length of 50 mm in terms of 35 mm format.
  • [0005]
    However, in the zoom lens disclosed in Patent Document 1, the second lens group responsible for the main zooming action is used as the focus group. The second lens group has a large number of lenses and is heavy compared to other lens groups. Therefore, it is difficult to perform quick autofocus. In addition, since the second lens group is heavy, the driving mechanism for moving the second lens group during focusing also becomes large. Therefore, there is a problem that the entire lens unit including the lens barrel is increased in size and weight.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a standard zoom lens with high optical performance while reducing the weight of the focus group, and an imaging apparatus equipped with the zoom lens.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 24.695-101.989
  • F-value: 4.119
  • Half angle of view: 42.156-11.409
  • Image height: 21.633
  • Total length: 170.000-207.607
  • Back focus: 39.019


Example 2

  • Focal length: 18.538-53.339
  • F-value: 3.605-5.7607
  • Half angle of view: 38.587-14.755
  • Image height: 14.200
  • Overall length: 133.849-120.000
  • Back focus: 38.002

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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
Amazon
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F050):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F051):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2(Model F053):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 24mm f/1.8 Firmware Updates Released


Viltrox released firmware updates for the Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 24mm f/1.8 that optimize compatibility with the a7IV.

AF 50/1.8 FE V1.0.6  Firmware Download
Firmware update instructions:
1. Optimize compatibility with a7m4.
2. Optimize the stability of video focusing for long-time work.

AF 35/1.8 FE V1.0.5  Firmware Download
Firmware update instructions:
1. Optimize compatibility with a7m4.
2. Optimize the stability of video focusing for long-time work.

AF 24/1.8 FE V1.0.5  Firmware Download
Firmware update instructions:
1. Optimize compatibility with a7m4.
2. Optimize the stability of video focusing for long-time work.

Viltrox 50mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 35mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 24mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon

VILTROX 85mm f/1.8 II: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon

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Sigma Online Stage Launch Event Coming August 8th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Y-t0W65j8

Sigma has an announcement event coming on August 8th at 8am and it will most likely be for the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art. The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art first leaked here and here.

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Lens configuration: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 SLD glasses, 3 aspherical lenses)
  • Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.23m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
  • Filter Diameter: 82mm
  • Size: φ87.8 x 111.2mm (E-mount version 113.2mm)
  • Weight: 635g (E-mount version 630g)

24mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 SLD glass, 2 FLD glasses, 4 aspherical lenses)
  • Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.25m
  • Maximum shooting magnification : 1: 7.1
  • Filter diameter: 72mm Size: φ75.7 x 95.5mm (E-mount version 97.5mm)
  • Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art (Coming August 8th):
B&H Photo / Amazon
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art (Coming August 8th):
B&H Photo / Amazon

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Sigma 13mm F2 DC DN and Sigma 18mm F2 DG DN Patents Found


Patents were found for a Sigma 13mm f/2 APS-C and Sigma 18mm f/2 Full Frame lens. Sigma has a lot of patents for lenses that they haven’t brought to market, but these sound like they could be useful designs.

  • Sigma 13mm F2 DC DN (APS-C)
  • Sigma 18mm F2 DG DN (Full Frame)


Example 2 (for 13mm F2 APS-C)
Focal length 13.45
F number 2.06
Total angle of view 2ω 99.09
Image height Y 14.20
Lens length 75.01


Example 6 (for 18mm F2 full size)
Focal length 18.62
F number 2.06
Total angle of view 2ω 104.45
Image height Y 21.63
Total lens length 90.81

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Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 E Now Available


The Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 E was announced in May, but it is only just now become available to order and only at Adorama so far.

Highlighted Features

  • The most natural angle of view for wide range of genres.
  • Fully manual focus and aperture for video shooting.
  • Super fast f/1.2 aperture for faster shutter speed and smooth bokeh.
  • Low light fall-off.
  • High contrast performance.
  • Click-less aperture ring & depth of field scale.
  • Long focus throw for an extremely precise focus.

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